'''Photo Shoot''' is a [[Missions in GTA IV|mission]] in [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] given to [[protagonist]] [[Niko Bellic]] by [[North Holland Hustlers|North Holland Hustler]] leader [[Playboy X]] from [[Playboy X's Penthouse|his penthouse]] on Xenotime St in [[Northwood]], [[Algonquin]], [[Liberty City in GTA IV Era|Liberty City]]. It is unlocked by the mission [[Deconstruction for Beginners]].

==Mission==

==Mission==

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Playboy suspects that [[Marlon Bridges]] had been ratting on Playboy. He wants Niko to go to the basketball courts on Exeter Avenue between X and Wtokillthesnitch. Niko doesn't know howhe looks like and Playboytries to explainhisappearance.After a while of explaining and Niko stillnotunderstanding it, Playboygives Niko hisownupgradedcellphonetotakeapicturesohecantell Niko which one tokill. Niko heads to the basketball court, takes the picture (andisrequested for a proper one ifhedoesn't take a good enough one), and sends it to Playboy. Playboy calls back and tellsNikowhichonetokill.NikosuccessfullykillsMarlon.

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Playboy suspects that drug dealer [[Marlon Bridges]] has been 'snitching' on him. He wants Niko to go to the [[Rubin Swinger Basketball Courts|Swinger Park]] basketball courts on [[Exeter Ave]]nue and killBridgesandhisfriends. Niko doesn't know whatBridges looks like and afterunsuccessfully trying to describehim,Playboygives Niko hiscameraphone, sothat Niko cantakeapictureatthebasketballcourtstoallowPlayboytoinform Niko which one isBridges. Niko heads to the basketball court, takes the picture (ifhesends a poor one Playboywillrequest a better one), and sends it to Playboy. Playboy calls back and identifiesBridges.OnceNikohaskilledBridges,themissionis complete.

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If you aim a gun at any of the gang members, the game forces you to kill ''all'' of them, and you will fail the mission if one of them gets away because of how it may have been Marlon.

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==Walkthrough==

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*Park on the opposite side of the road facing [[Marlon Bridges]].

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*Take a photo of him and send it to [[Playboy X]].

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*After Playboy X identifies him, pull out your [[Sniper Rifle]].

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*Quickly aim at Marlon's head and shoot him.

==Enemies==

==Enemies==

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==Mission objectives==

==Mission objectives==

In order to complete the mission the player must:

In order to complete the mission the player must:

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*Go to the basketballcourts on Exeter Avenue

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*Go to the [[RubinSwinger Basketball Courts|Swinger Park]] on Exeter Avenue.

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*Take a picture of the gang members and send it to Playboy. Don't get too close

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*Take a picture of the gang members and send it to Playboy.

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*Take down Marlon

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*Take down Marlon.

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==Walkthrough==

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Approach the basketball court (but don't enter it) and, using the camera phone, take a photograph of the people inside the park and send it to Playboy X. Repeat this until Playboy tells you which one is Bridges.

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Bridges has three armed bodyguards who will start shooting at Niko if he gets too close or fires a shot in Bridges' direction. At the same time, Bridges will escape on foot, leave the courts and drive off.

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An easier way is to kill Bridges is to get a [[Sniper Rifle]] or any other long-range weapon. Wait outside the courts and once Playboy X identifies Bridges, quickly aim at his head and shoot him.

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Alternatively it is possible to complete this mission without any weapon. After identifying Marlon:

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# Prepare a vehicle for the car chase later (make sure you do not gain a [[Wanted Level in GTA IV|Wanted Level]]).

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# Dial 911 and select Police.

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# Enter the courts and let Marlon escape. Run back to the vehicle and chase Marlon. His bodyguard(s) will start shooting Niko, but the police will handle it.

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# It is not too difficult to follow Marlon because he usually drives on the wrong side of the road and frequently crashes into other vehicles.

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# Eventually he will get out of his car and escape on foot. If Niko gets too close to him, he will draw an SMG and shoot at Niko. At this point he can be run down with a vehicle.

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If you aim a gun at any of the gang members before the target is identified, the game forces you to kill ''all'' of them, and you will fail the mission if one of them escapes because it would be impossible to identify Bridges before Playboy's confirmation text.

==Video Walkthrough==

==Video Walkthrough==

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==Rewards==

==Rewards==

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The rewards for completing this mission is [[$]]6,750 and an upgraded [[cell phone]] with camera function. The missions [[The Holland Play]] and [[Wrong is Right]] are unlocked.

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The rewards for completing this mission is [[$]]6,750 and an upgraded [[cell phone]] with camera function. The missions "[[The Holland Play]]" (if [[Dwayne Forge]]'s missions are also completed) and "[[Wrong is Right]]" are unlocked.

==Casualties==

==Casualties==

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==Trivia==

==Trivia==

*Strangely, the phone Niko receives from Playboy is a different, blockier phone (equal to the standard Whiz wireless phone used by the usual pedestrians and by Roman), but Niko's phone doesn't change (he still uses the same Badger phone throughout the game, albeit with the Whiz phone's features).

*Strangely, the phone Niko receives from Playboy is a different, blockier phone (equal to the standard Whiz wireless phone used by the usual pedestrians and by Roman), but Niko's phone doesn't change (he still uses the same Badger phone throughout the game, albeit with the Whiz phone's features).

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*This mission needs to be completed to unlock "[[Ransom]]" asthat mission requires use of the camera.

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*This mission needs to be completed to unlock "[[Ransom (GTA IV)|Ransom]]",since"Ransom" requires the use of the camera.

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*Despite being ordered to kill just Marlon, if you shoot him his friends will attack you and you will have to kill them too, so the mission would be simpler if Niko just killed them all from the beginning. Probablythat is just an excuse togivetheplayerthe new phone.

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*Despite being ordered to kill just Marlon, if you shoot him, his friends will attack you and you will have to kill them too, so the mission would be simpler if Niko kills them all from the beginning. Themission is probably an excuse forNikotogaina new phone.

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*A rather fun way of doing this mission is to head to the roofofanaccessiblebuildingacross the streetfrom the southeastcornerof the courts. From there it'saneasysniper shot.

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*A rather interesting way of doing this mission is to head to the [[Pay'N'Spray]] aroundthecornerof the basketballcourt, and to climb the ladderbehindit. Keep climbing ladders until you reach the firehouse's roof. From here, there is a perfect opportunity to [[Sniper Rifle|snipe]] Marlon and his friends without them having a chance to fire back. The player can also climb a housing project and snipe for there, but getting to the top requires climbing several floors and even on the roof it can take a while toplacea shot.

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* This mission literallyreferstoit'sname,photoshoot.Asyourgoalistotakethe photo of the gang, send it to Playboy, and then shoot Marlon.

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*The mission isaliteralreferencetotheterm"PhotoShoot",asitrequirestakinga photo of the gang, sending it to Playboy, and shooting Marlon.

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*When you reach the courts, a black and dark gray [[Sabre GT]] and two [[Patriot]] will always be parked across the road. These provide an excellent opportunity to block the exits of the basketball courts.

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Playboy suspects that drug dealer Marlon Bridges has been 'snitching' on him. He wants Niko to go to the Swinger Park basketball courts on Exeter Avenue and kill Bridges and his friends. Niko doesn't know what Bridges looks like and after unsuccessfully trying to describe him, Playboy gives Niko his camera phone, so that Niko can take a picture at the basketball courts to allow Playboy to inform Niko which one is Bridges. Niko heads to the basketball court, takes the picture (if he sends a poor one Playboy will request a better one), and sends it to Playboy. Playboy calls back and identifies Bridges. Once Niko has killed Bridges, the mission is complete.

Approach the basketball court (but don't enter it) and, using the camera phone, take a photograph of the people inside the park and send it to Playboy X. Repeat this until Playboy tells you which one is Bridges.

Bridges has three armed bodyguards who will start shooting at Niko if he gets too close or fires a shot in Bridges' direction. At the same time, Bridges will escape on foot, leave the courts and drive off.

An easier way is to kill Bridges is to get a Sniper Rifle or any other long-range weapon. Wait outside the courts and once Playboy X identifies Bridges, quickly aim at his head and shoot him.

Alternatively it is possible to complete this mission without any weapon. After identifying Marlon:

Prepare a vehicle for the car chase later (make sure you do not gain a Wanted Level).

Dial 911 and select Police.

Enter the courts and let Marlon escape. Run back to the vehicle and chase Marlon. His bodyguard(s) will start shooting Niko, but the police will handle it.

It is not too difficult to follow Marlon because he usually drives on the wrong side of the road and frequently crashes into other vehicles.

Eventually he will get out of his car and escape on foot. If Niko gets too close to him, he will draw an SMG and shoot at Niko. At this point he can be run down with a vehicle.

If you aim a gun at any of the gang members before the target is identified, the game forces you to kill all of them, and you will fail the mission if one of them escapes because it would be impossible to identify Bridges before Playboy's confirmation text.

Strangely, the phone Niko receives from Playboy is a different, blockier phone (equal to the standard Whiz wireless phone used by the usual pedestrians and by Roman), but Niko's phone doesn't change (he still uses the same Badger phone throughout the game, albeit with the Whiz phone's features).

This mission needs to be completed to unlock "Ransom", since "Ransom" requires the use of the camera.

Despite being ordered to kill just Marlon, if you shoot him, his friends will attack you and you will have to kill them too, so the mission would be simpler if Niko kills them all from the beginning. The mission is probably an excuse for Niko to gain a new phone.

A rather interesting way of doing this mission is to head to the Pay 'N' Spray around the corner of the basketball court, and to climb the ladder behind it. Keep climbing ladders until you reach the firehouse's roof. From here, there is a perfect opportunity to snipe Marlon and his friends without them having a chance to fire back. The player can also climb a housing project and snipe for there, but getting to the top requires climbing several floors and even on the roof it can take a while to place a shot.

The mission is a literal reference to the term "Photo Shoot", as it requires taking a photo of the gang, sending it to Playboy, and shooting Marlon.

When you reach the courts, a black and dark gray Sabre GT and two Patriot will always be parked across the road. These provide an excellent opportunity to block the exits of the basketball courts.